Round 1: As expected, both men go to war instantly, blasting each other. Johnson gets the better of Whitson however, punishing him with a couple of combinations that knock back Whitson's head. More from Johnson until Whitson shoots for the takedown. Johnson briefly stuffs the shot, but Whitson moves him into the ropes. Johnson sprawls out and counters, taking down Whitson. Whitson gives up his back, although he does regain his legs. Johnson knees Whitson in the back of the legs, then attempts a suplex. Whitson locks his legs behind Johnson's legs, stopping the suplex from getting any air. Johnson falls into full guard now, and Whitson turns, giving up his back. Whitson quickly steps back to his feet. Johnson doesn't let him escape, however, jumping on his back. He turns Whitson, now threatening with a rear naked choke. Whitson defends, then suddenly -- Johnson flips over to full mount. Wow, impressive. Whitson scrambling and Johnson countering. Johnson finds his back, sinks in the choke again. It's tight, and Whitson taps. Kajan Johnson def. Richie Whitson via submission (RNC) at 3:52 of Round 1